Injection Molding Technician

SIG•Peachtree City, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Injection Molding Technician executes daily activities that support the quality of production, flow of materials, maintenance of equipment, and cleanliness of the work environment. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation and quality standards of the injection molding process. Advancement to Level 2 is possible after 12 months in this position with all requirements met and demonstrated.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
Minimum 10+ years related experience and/or training.
Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment.
Experience with project management.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate well with other members of the development team.
Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery.
Frequently bend, stoop and reach.
Visual Acuity (VA) required.
Completion of Paulson Training, Injection Molding Fundamentals section with an 80% or higher grade.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
Ability to create a climate where everyone is motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged.
Develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Apply knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Create new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Responsibilities

Keep floors clean, mopped, and free of parts, material and debris.
Complete the Daily Mold Condition sheets, cavitation sheets, and the silo log.
Weigh and record scrap parts, separate scrap types and dispose of in the proper location.
Enter Injection Molding production and scrap numbers into the Daily Production Report.
Assist Supervisor to complete 5W&1H on the Reaction Sheet.
Verify resin and masterbatch lot information and verify correct material for the parts being produced.
Locate and transport resin and masterbatch to support production.
Assist the Maintenance department as needed.
Assist Tooling Tech with out-of-press Mould PM’s in a supervised environment.
Assist Process Engineer with short term projects.
Keep the Mould Tech’s toolbox clean and organized.
Maintain good condition of tools along with keeping track of the tools.
Notify the Process Engineer if there are any condition issues with molds, tools, or machinery.
Demonstrate an understanding of Paulson Fundamentals Training skills in a production environment.
Properly handle materials for identification, storage, and handling.
Execute proper purging procedures.
Identify part defects.
Identify different types of moulds and runners/gates.
Adhere to proper machine and mold safety.
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.